Dalhart, Texas
Dalhart is a city of 7,902 people in Dallam County, Texas, founded in 1901.
Why visit Dalhart
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 10 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Dallam County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Dalhart
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Dalhart
Dalhart is a city in Dallam and Hartley Counties in the U.S. state of Texas, and the county seat of Dallam County. Its population was 8,447 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Dalhart, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks8
Dallam County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic place in Dalhart, Dallam County, Texas
Lakeview United Methodist Church
Monument and historic site · Methodist · 0.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes10
The Grill
Restaurant · Burger, Breakfast, American · 1.0 mi
706 Cherry Avenue, Dalhart
Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00
X10 In Texas Woodfire Grill
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.8 mi
119 Cypress Drive, Dalhart
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
401 South Highway 87, Dalhart
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
TT Donuts
Fast food · Donut · 0.9 mi
1701 US Highway 87, Dalhart
Mo-Sa 06:00-19:00
Where to stay2
History
Founded in 1901, Dalhart is named for its location on the border of Dallam and Hartley Counties; its name is a portmanteau of the names of the two counties. The city was founded at the site of a railroad junction, which heavily contributed to its early growth.
Dalhart was in the center of the Dust Bowl, an area adversely affected by a long period of drought and dust storms during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Here, Tex Thornton, operating on the now debunked concussion theory, coaxed today's inflation-adjusted equivalent of $1 million from the locals on claims he could fire rocket-powered explosives into the clouds and cause rain.
From the History section of Dalhart, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
411 East Texas Boulevard, Dalhart
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Dalhart
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 20°F | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 24°F | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 30°F | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 39°F | 1.4 in |
| May | 79°F | 48°F | 1.9 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 59°F | 2.2 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 64°F | 2.6 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 62°F | 2.8 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 55°F | 1.5 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 42°F | 1.7 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 30°F | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 22°F | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dalhart (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dallam County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-03-14: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2006-01-11: Extreme Wildfire Threat (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dalhart Municipal Airport (DHT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Hartley 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Cactus 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Stratford 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car
- Dumas 33 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Texline 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Sunray 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Boys Ranch 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Clayton 44 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Boise City 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Texhoma 51 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dalhart Grain Elevator IMG 0568, Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dallam County, TX, Courthouse IMG 0555, The original uploader was Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
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